Bauchi senator reported dead at 58 (Updated)
The lawmaker reportedly slumped at his residence in Abuja and was rushed to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
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According to Daily Nigerian, Wakili died on Saturday morning - March 17 - after he slumped at his Gwarimpa residence in Abuja, Nigeria's capital.
The lawmaker was reportedly rushed to Viewpoint Hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
He was 58 years old.
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Wakili, who was described as a vibrant lawmaker, was the Chairman Senate Committee on Poverty Alleviation.
Pulse could not immediately get confirmation from the Senate and Wakili's constituency in Bauchi.
Update:
The Senate on Saturday afternoon confirmed the death of senator Ali Wakili in a Twitter post.
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The tweet said Senate President Bukola Saraki visited the Abuja residence of the deceased to condole with his family.
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